Frequently Asked Questions - Chemfree SmartWasher Serie Manual De Operación

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is BIOREMEDIATION?
Bioremediation is the use of biological agents such as
microbes or plants to break down or neutralize "hazardous
substances" or "contaminants" thereby removing dangerous
chemicals in the environment.
bioremediation is listed as one of the Environmental
Protection Agency's (EPA) innovative technologies.
How is "Bioremediating"
"Biodegradable"?
BIOREMEDIATION is the use of natural biological agents
such as microbes to break down or neutralize "hazardous
substances" or "contaminants". FOR EXAMPLE: In the
SmartWasher Ozzy(s),
microbes, break down the carbon-based contaminants
(grease and oil) and turn them into harmless carbon dioxide
and water. BIODEGRADABLE means that a substance or
mixture is subject to or could be broken down by biological
agents into smaller compounds.
Who and what is Ozzy
Ozzy is the name we selected for the blend of
nonpathogenic (harmless to humans) microbes in the
SmartWasher system. Our microbes, Ozzy and his friends,
eat potentially harmful hydrocarbon wastes in the
SmartWasher and transform these wastes into very small
quantities of carbon dioxide and water. Similar types of
microbes have been used for many years in various
bioremediation applications, such as oil spills, including the
clean up after the Exxon Valdez oil spill in March of 1989.
What happens to the grease, oil and other
contaminants in the SmartWasher?
Grease, oil and other contaminants are bioremediated in the
SmartWasher - transformed into harmless, non-hazardous
by-products such as carbon dioxide and water. Particulate
matter, such as sand, grit, dirt and paint chips are trapped in
the OzzyMat to be disposed of properly.
Can I simply add water to the SmartWasher
to adjust the fluid level?
NO. Adding water will dilute the OzzyJuice, severely
impacting its performance.
How much oil can I put into the SmartWasher
at a time?
As with all parts cleaners, excessive greases, oils and fluids
should be disposed of prior to washing parts.
SmartWasher can handle large, tough, dirty jobs, but was
not designed to be - nor should be treated as - a waste oil
dump.
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How do I dispose of the OzzyMat?
The OzzyMat must be disposed of in accordance with your
Federal, State and local regulations. In many areas the
OzzyMat can be disposed of in a non-leaching, sealed
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manner, and disposed of as solid waste in accordance with
the Federal, State and local regulations. More OzzyMat
disposal information is located in the Science section of
the ChemFree website, www.chemfree.com.
How often do I change the fluid (OzzyJuice)?
If you are changing your OzzyMat a minimum of once a
month, under normal use and with proper maintenance,
or
you should never have to change or haul away used
OzzyJuice. This is one of the biggest advantages of the
SmartWasher system.
contaminants from the fluid through the process of
bioremediation. This leaves you with clean OzzyJuice to
work with day after day.
How quickly can Ozzy break down oil and
grease?
Once activated, Ozzy and his friends are constantly eating.
Assuming the system is operating optimally (OzzyJuice
temperature between 108°F - 115°F and the OzzyMat
routinely changed a minimum of once every 30 days) the rate
at which the hydrocarbons can remediate can approach 80%
every seven days. Analyses performed on samples of used
OzzyJuice from operating SmartWashers consistently show
oil and grease levels in the 1,400 parts per million range. BY
COMPARISON, used,
cleaners can average over 20,000 parts per million of oil and
grease.
Does anything kill Ozzy?
YES. Any biocides designed to kill microbes, such as bleach
and Lysol™, will kill Ozzy; chemicals that kill living things like
some strong pesticides and rat poison may be harmful to
Ozzy.
How often do I add OzzyJuice to the
SmartWasher?
The SmartWasher comes equipped with a low fluid
indicator light which illuminates when you are low on fluid.
When this light is on you simply add (1) 5 gallon box of
OzzyJuice to bring the fluid level up to normal. On average,
with normal use, you will add (1) 5 gallon container of
OzzyJuice approximately every six to eight weeks.
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